My Experience Visiting Temple Beth El
Words: 733 Pages: 2 2197Jewish synagogues and temples are the center of community life in Jewish culture. Firstly, they are houses of prayer and worship, but their purpose goes beyond that. Traditionally, Jewish synagogues have been a place of social welfare, feeding the poor and dispensing money to those in need. Growing up in New York, I had many friends who were Jewish, but I had never been inside a synagogue. On Friday, May 11th, I had the wonderful experience of visiting Temple Beth-El. […]